A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 459137 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 459172 epoch_slot_no: 5572 block_no: 459114 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 994 time: 2018-01-08 04:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbda45c57732ce16b548124af63b1d9a4e9f4c27c779ed9ac453fafd45e30a827Block Operator
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